MARCH 18, 2017

NYCDFF@ SKIRBALL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

With an ever-changing drone law landscape you've got to keep up to date. Our speakers will provide an overview of the laws governing aerial cinematographers, exemptions that may be most useful to their operation and various forms of intellectual property available to protect innovations in the field. In addition, the panel will address legal questions surrounding the use of drone photography for news and media and the First Amendment provisions that safeguard use of this technology.

There are many areas of expertise that must be mastered to create an amazing drone shot. Moderated by festival director Randy Scott Slavin, this panel will explore the art of aerial cinematography past, present, and future with some of the premminent users of cinematography drones.

In 2016 Samsung introduced the Gear 360, the first high quality consumer capture device for 360 video and photo. Join YouTube superstar Casey Neistat who’ll be with Paul Leys of Samsung, Justin Oakes and Elaine Lozano of Droneworks Studios for a panel where they’ll discuss how they took a yearlong partnership and brought it to an epic peak with HUMAN FLYING DRONE, in which Casey is lifted by a drone over Santa Claus Village in Finland all shot in 360 degrees.

The group will also discuss the general use of 360 and drones, as well as Samsung and Droneworks partnership in creating drone specific tools to capture better 360 footage.

Brought to you by Samsung.

6:30 PM NYCDFF SCREENING AND AWARD SHOW

MARCH 19, 2017

DAY OF DRONES @ LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER

The Day of Drones is loaded with experiences to excite every drone enthusiast. This year's Day of Drones will include:

-Drone racing

-Drone EXPO

-Freestyle FPV competition

-Flight demonstration cage

-Screenings of the 2017 New York City Drone Film Festival winners

-Educational sessions - All sessions are available on a first come first serve basis for festival pass holders. Sessions start at 10am. Schedule will be available in early March.

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER - INTERACTIVE THEATER

She’s a drone pilot and also a Master Adobe Educator. In this dynamic session, Luisa Winters will cover the theory and technique necessary for getting your footage looking better than ever through the use of color correction.

So your clients want you to start flying big cameras and you've graduated to a Gryphon? This interactive class will take you through all the things you need to know for the transition to the big boys including how to determine the right tools, the role of the crew, set operation and workflow, and managing emergencies. This advanced class proves that size matters.

Joshua Bardwell, otherwise known as the drone racing engineer, is one of the most reputable voices on drone racing tech. In this master class he will take attendees through the PID tuning process and explain step-by-step how to get the best tune possible, what the common problems are, and how to fix them.

Cinematographer and Director Ty Evans, known for his skateboarding films such as "WE ARE BLOOD," will be teaching a masterclass emphasizing his techniques when using drones on productions. In addition to showcasing his work, he will be discussing best practices for capturing truly innovative and awe inspiring videos. The class will close with an open forum Q&A.

A master level class aimed at drone pros who are looking to fly the Alta 8. The Freefly team will cover all aspects of the Alta 8 including gimbal options, Movi controller, FIZ, and the synapse flight control system.

This informative hour long session will give attendees an opportunity get an overview of RED Digital Cinema’s DSMC2 camera line. This includes building up gear with RED's modular camera system, getting hands-on time with our newest camera and sensor technology, and a closing open forum Q&A.

Story is the foundation of all filmmaking, and there’s no better way to make a good film than by telling a great story. We'll tackle how to tell a story using drones, show examples of innovative storytelling, and use real-world cases to examine the elements necessary to tell incredible stories.

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER - JWD THEATER

Drones can be a fun and educational hobby. Steven Cohen, professional educator and president of the Drone User Group Network, will take you through the different types of drones available, the basics of flying, and how people use drones for recreation and industry. A perfect class for those with an interest in drones, but limited or no experience flying them.

Landscape cinematography is incredibly difficult to master. You’ll gather tips and tricks to maximize results and improve your skills in this informative and forward-thinking session. Up your game by learning about landscape cinematography from a leading professional.

Festival founder and director Randy Scott Slavin will take you through the festival past, present, and future and discuss what it takes to win an award. We’ll view some favorite winning films of years past and examine reasons why they may have taken the prize, all with an eye to making better films for in the future.

LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER - PI LAB

This workshop will give attendees an opportunity to learn about the key components of working with RED’s new 8K S35 HELIUM sensor, REDCODE RAW workflow, and the finer points of exposing with RED’s in-camera tools. We will utilize various exercises in a variety of shooting scenarios to illustrate the best practices, as well as the common mistakes and misconceptions, when working with RED’s ecosystem.

Learn what goes into the design of a racing drone as master frame designer Andy Shen walks you through one of his frames from concept to reality. He'll explain the reasoning behind his design choices, the process of iteration, test flying, and researching. This will all happen in real time during an insider's demo of one of his projects designed in Solidworks.

INTRO TO FREEFLY SYSTEMS

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Leader: Adam Henley

Type: Intermediate Class

Appropriate for beginner and intermediate levels, this class will take attendees through the Freefly Systems tools. The Freefly team will focus on the Movi Pro, Alta 8, Mimic, and Tero, exploring how these tools work, explaining what they can be used for, and identifying best practices.

Aerial thermography is quickly becoming one of the best ways to make money using your drone. This class with take you through the basics of emissivity and reflectivity. Understanding what the IR camera actually sees, and understanding resolution.

Although this class is not accredited, recommendations will be made as to which courses are best for receiving certification and which camera/drone and combination thereof is best suited to your needs.

With over 30 years of teaching Adobe, Apple and production classes for clients in government, military and private organizations, Luisa Winters leads this master class about the theory and technique of editing. Learn how to make better choices during post-production and take your film to the next level.

You're an experienced backyard hobbyist. How do you prepare for your first paid gig? This class will provide a broad overview of what to expect on your first directed shoot. We'll cover set operations and how to prepare your aircraft, checklists, and cast and crew briefings. This is the perfect class for people who want to turn their passion for flying drones into a career as a filmmaker.

GETTING YOUR ANGLES RIGHT: DRONES & REAL ESTATE

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Leader: TBD

Type: Master Class (Festival Pass required)

One of the most common uses for drones is to aid in Real estate sales. Like a photographer shooting the face of a model, there are particular techniques that can be utilized to get the best possible results.